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Screwworm Outbreak Threatens Texas Livestock | Odessa News
A deadly screwworm outbreak is spreading across Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, threatening not just cows but also dogs and humans — with cases already confirmed. The infestation began in Mexico, making the border region a hotspot, and officials are racing to deploy sterile male fly traps to halt reproduction. But the crisis is compounded by a severe shortage of vets and staff — South Texas has just 30% of the veterinary workers it needs, many nearing retirement. This creates urgent opportunities for livestock vets, especially as Texas A&M’s new vet school in McAllen opened this year — though the…
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